Ethan dropped his briefcase onto the floor with a loud thud.
He looked between the terrified maid and his angry wife.
Ethan: What on earth is happening in here?
Sarah: Sir, thank God you are home!
Victoria: Ethan, fire this crazy woman right now!
Sarah: She raised a burning hot iron right over your daughter!
Victoria: She is completely out of her mind, Ethan!
Sarah: Look at the iron on the sofa!
Ethan walked slowly toward the steaming appliance left on the couch.
The hot surface had already scorched a dark mark on the fabric.
His eyes widened as the truth began to set in.
He turned back to face Victoria with total shock.
The silence in the grand living room grew heavy and dangerous.
Victoria tried to smooth down her shiny dress with trembling fingers.
She forced a soft smile that did not reach her eyes.
Victoria: It was an accident, my love.
Victoria: The maid startled me while I was pressing my dress.
Sarah: That is a lie, Mr. Vance!
Sarah: She was screaming at the baby to be quiet!
Ethan took two long strides toward his wife.
His voice shook with deep betrayal and rage.
Ethan: You would put my child in danger?
Victoria: She is making up stories to keep her job!
Ethan grabbed Victoria by the arm and pulled her away from Sarah.
He demanded answers in a low lethal tone.